Linh Ứng Pagoda, Đà Nẵng

Located 10km northeast of central Đà Nẵng, this pagoda was founded by the late Most Venerable Thích Thiện Nguyên. Construction began in 2004, and the pagoda was inaugurated in 2010. Linh Ứng Pagoda covers around 20ha at an elevation of 693m above sea level. Set halfway up turtle-shaped Sơn Trà Mountain, it blends modern design with traditional Vietnamese pagoda architecture, including graceful curved roofs.

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This harmonious, eye-catching blend of traditional and modern architecture has made the pagoda a major attraction for both domestic and international visitors to the beautiful coastal city of Đà Nẵng.

The pagoda is famous for its statue of Guanyin, set on a hill more than 100m high. Another special feature of Linh Ứng Pagoda - Bãi Bụt is that visitors can easily see the statue of Guanyin from anywhere in the city.